The unclaimed person case of Robert E. Fleetwood, documented under Namus ID: UCP5302, began on February 21, 2018, when a male body was found in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The death was deemed to be an apparent natural hospice death, suggesting that Robert E. Fleetwood was under hospice care at the time of his passing. Despite exhaustive efforts to locate his next of kin or any emergency contacts, authorities faced significant challenges due to disconnected phone numbers and obsolete addresses.
Hospital records had previously listed contacts, including Mildred Roberson and Juverta Snadridge, as potential family or emergency contacts for Fleetwood. However, all attempts to reach these individuals proved futile. The phone numbers provided were disconnected, and investigators discovered that the residence listed for Mildred Roberson was boarded up, leaving no further leads to pursue. Consequently, the authorities reached a dead end in identifying or confirming any family members to notify about Fleetwood's passing.
In light of the situation, arrangements were made for Robert E. Fleetwood to be cremated under a county cremation program. His remains were to be interred at Cofer Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN, ensuring a dignified final resting place despite the absence of confirmed family connections. The Hamilton County Medical Examiner's Office handled the case, which was filed under agency case number: 180221-327. Their continued efforts to resolve such cases reflect the sensitivity and challenges faced when dealing with unclaimed individuals, as they strive to offer closure, even when familial ties remain elusive.
Date Found: 02/21/2018
